Breitling Avenger AutomaticvsMelbourne Watch Company Sorrento

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Breitling Avenger Automatic at true scale

Avenger Automatic

Melbourne Watch Company Sorrento at true scale

Sorrento

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Thickness

12.2mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$4,900

$844

lowest

Movement

Breitling Caliber 17

Miyota 9015

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.15mm
13mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Yellow

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,900
$844
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Breitling Avenger Automatic

Owners widely report the Breitling Avenger Automatic's robust build and clean dial offer excellent legibility, with some finding it surprisingly wearable on smaller wrists and comfortable for daily wear. Reviewers note its streamlined, contemporary update to the collection, featuring a brushed middle case and stepped lug bevels. Owners report accuracy ranging from +1/+2 seconds per day to about -6 seconds per day, and some express reservations about the 42-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Avenger Automatic highly for its bold, bombproof design and versatile aesthetic.

Melbourne Watch Company Sorrento

Owners widely praise the Melbourne Watch Company Sorrento's attractive design, refreshing aesthetic, and the quality offered by smaller brands at a reasonable price. The Miyota 9000s movement is considered a positive feature. One owner found the dial's indices and raised markers cheap-looking, while another appreciated the dial's depth and classy feel, noting it wears well even on a small wrist despite its 14mm height. Overall, owners rate the Melbourne Watch Company Sorrento highly for its appealing design and perceived value from a smaller manufacturer.